OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary Range: $108057 - $166592 Per Year

Job Summary: The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Major Duties:

• This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the NH-1515-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs a broad range of operations research analyses assignments for unique data problems requiring creativity, innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches, and/or new technologies. Establishes assumptions, measures effectiveness of approaches, and evaluates available alternatives. Utilizes scientific inquiry in the independent development of mathematical models and computer programs to evaluate and predict the ability to support assigned data projects, studies, or problems. Evaluates impacts of new technologies on current systems and policies and provides conclusions and recommendations that have a major impact on decisions regarding requirements definition, planning and acquisition of major upgrades, and new system capabilities.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the NH 04 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. You meet the Individual Occupation Requirements for the 1515 series as follows: A Bachelor's degree in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics; AND, B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 or GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Guiding and overseeing the use of advanced analytical, mathematical, or statistical theories, principles, concepts, methods, and techniques to generate information, recognize patterns, and predict outcomes and their respective probabilities. Providing expert judgments concerning the validity of assumptions made and the criteria to evaluate alternatives. Developing mathematical, statistical, and other automated system models for identification, collection, storage, and analysis of data used to support assigned projects and studies. Providing analysis reports using statistics, graphs, images, and lists that communicate results to senior leadership. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12836143 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2025-12-01